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For sale is an original 1976 U.S. Navy CO₂-inflatable life preserver manufactured by Rubber Crafters of West Virginia, Inc., under a U.S. Department of Defense contract.
This yoke-style life preserver was manufactured to military specifications for U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) operations. UDTs were the predecessors of today\'s Navy SEAL teams.
Item details:
Manufacturer: Rubber Crafters of West Virginia, Inc.
Manufacturing date: August 1976.
Military specification: MIL-L-16383G (SHIPS).
Contract number: DSA700-76-C-0953.
Marked: PROPERTY – U.S. NAVY.
Includes period military packaging.
The life preserver appears to be in very good vintage condition for its age, with readable original military markings, straps and hardware. Please refer to the photographs for its overall condition.
An interesting piece of U.S. Navy diving and special warfare history. Ideal for collectors of military memorabilia, Navy equipment and vintage diving gear.
Sold strictly as a historical collectible or display piece. It has not been tested and is not intended for use as lifesaving equipment.
